Ask GameSpot - Bravely Default

@Diegoctba I suspect you might be a troll but I think there's a reduced interest in the west with jrpgs these day.

I think part of the problem is that some mediocre examples are giving jrpgs a bad name. Final Fantasy games are all some people think of and experience when it comes to jrpgs and because of that when that series isn't at it's peak many people in the west start thinking jrpgs in general are boring.

Would also say jrpg's cover a large range. And people might have different opinions where to draw the line. I consider Monster Hunter 3 a jrpg. I'm sure many disagree but character advancement can be though more than just xp bars.

The most exciting looking rpg I'm waiting for right now is X.

I don't think Bravely Default is likely to live up to hype judging from the demo though it's probably a solid game.

@Diegoctba Maybe some people enjoy that. I know I sure do. There's a lot of different people in this world, and boring and overdone FPS and action and racing and sports games can be just as meh to the rest of us.

@Diegoctba I was gonna buy this game, but you changed my mind. Thanks for saving my gift certificates.

@Diegoctba Is Fire Emblem a JRPG? Because that game is fantastic.

The gameplay is, well, central, its a strategy game. Its very engaging and fun.

The story is pretty gripping.

The characters are wonderful and I love all of them.

The graphics are stunning and the cutscenes? Don't even get me started.

Basically its a great game, and I'd recommend it to anyone.

@Diegoctba To each their own then. While I prefer the Western RPGs, I'm open to trying a JRPG, especially when one considers that was what dominated the console market in the 80s. So anyone growing up with a NES, When I think back in terms of quality, a lot of the JRPGs were of higher quality opposed to their western counterparts on the PC.

As for the MMORPGs, I simply do not have the time to dedicate towards it. I barely have time to fire up the XBox.

@Diegoctba Why are you even here then? That's like going into a rug store saying you only like hardwood floors.

I hate mmorpgs and prefer JRPGs to modern RPGs. Sorry that everyone in the world isn't you.

@Diegoctba

I like new worlds, numbers and music...those are 3 tiers of understanding...discovery.

Next would be monsters, class-upgrades & gear...growth.

...I also like saving the world.

@Darth_Aloysius That is the perfect description of this art style. I find myself unable to get into anime with this style, but I will probably give this one a go.

@SipahSalar HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Nice catch :)

@PosiTVEMinD355 What in the hell is One Piece Romance Dawn?

@PosiTVEMinD355 One Piece Romance Dawn isn't worth it. Played it, finished it, regretted it (I say this as a true fanboy).

@SphinxDemon That's why 3DS is pwning.

@heresjonny99 Yeah I got that too, I mean everyone seems to be running around in miniskirts lol.

@heresjonny99 there 18, so technically teens (15 in Japan), but even then the costumes aren't that sexual and even then you don't even have to wear the costumes.

@heresjonny99 which part of the trailer did you find sexy? Yes they're children like in their image, but that's more of an art style.

@rawkstar007 I won't lie, I got my 3DS first for all the RPGs I knew it would be getting seeing how the DS has about 558 of them, and second for Nostalgia and I could not be happier with it. And would you seriously rather play this game on a smartphone?

@rawkstar007 maybe a vita port like FF3. I'll gladly wait & see.

@invisebal I thought it was a pumpkin lol